Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School

(Grades JK–08)

80 Bowmore Rd, Toronto, ON, M4L 3J2

(416) 393-9450

Principal’s Message

Reminder to call school if your child will be late or absent

One measure of keeping our students safe is to ensure we can account for any absences or reasons for being late to school. We would like to remind you that if your child is going to be absent or late for any reason, we ask that you contact the school immediately and report the reason for the absence. If we are not informed about the absence, we will make attempts to contact you through our automated call-out system to determine the reason for the absence. To find out how this automated system works please visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/CaringSafeSchools/SafeArrivalProgram.aspx Please let the office know by calling 416-393-9450 if your contact information, including phone number, changes at any time throughout the school year. Thank you for your continued cooperation to keep your children safe and accounted for. French Programs Application Deadline For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's French Immersion or Extended French programs, we offer an

online process for applying to:

- Early French Immersion (EFI) which begins in Senior Kindergarten; - Junior Extended French (JEF) which begins in Grade 4

We guarantee an offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) to all on-time applicants. Transportation is

provided as per the Board's Transportation policy.

The timelines for applying for these programs for September 2017 are:

- Applications for Early French Immersion (for a Junior Kindergarten aged child), must be completed online between

November 1, 2016 and December 1, 2016.

- Applications for Junior Extended French must be completed online between January 9, 2017 and February 2, 2017.

Offers of placement within your chosen program will be made to all on-time applicants in the weeks following the close of

the application window.

Please note: families with an older sibling currently in a French program are still required to complete an online application

for the new student.

Further information on French as a Second Language programs and the application process is available online at www.tdsb.on.ca/french.

Keeping Kids Safe

Lori McKay - Principal Linda Taillefer - Vice Principal Carol Shea - Vice Principal John Chasty - Superintendent Sheila Cary-Meagher - Trustee Email: bowmore@tdsb.on.ca School Website: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/bowmore Tweeter @TDSB_Bowmore Website: http://www.tdsb.on.ca

School Council

Co-Chair

Elizabeth Grundon

Sandra Gauldie

Contact us @:

bowmoresc@gmail.com Facebook.com/Bowmoresc.com

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November 2016

Keeping Kids Safe

Drivers are reminded to do their part to keep children safe near school buses.

Drivers should follow these tips:

- Stop and never pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing.

- Leave space around school buses and avoid blocking school bus loading zones so children can enter and exit safely.

- Be prepared to stop for a school bus at any time, not just during school hours. - Always obey the rules of the road and watch for children, especially in school zones.

- Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and school crossings.

Parents can also help keep their children safe by reminding them to be aware of their surroundings when they are on or near school buses. High School Information Nights To help you make an informed decision when choosing a high school, TDSB schools host information nights for parents and

grade 8 students each year between October and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety

of schools, programs and courses. The dates and times for all High School Information Nights are available online at

www.tdsb.on.ca/highschool/goingtohighschool

Parent-Teacher Interviews Regular parent-teacher communication is an important part of student learning. Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled throughout the year after report cards are sent home. (Thursday November 17th – 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm / Friday November 18th – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm). These interviews are your opportunity to ask questions about your child's progress and to discuss any issues. In addition to

regular scheduled parent-teacher interviews, you can request a meeting at any time during the school year by contacting

the school or your child's teacher directly.

Take Our Kids to Work Day

The TDSB is supporting Take Our Kids to Work Day on Wednesday, November 2. This is the day when Grade 9 students

across Ontario will be accompanying a parent, relative or friend to the workplace.

The initiative gives students an opportunity to view the work that adults do and gain an understanding and appreciation for

the challenges people face daily and the accomplishments that are achieved. This opportunity helps students think about

the choices they will have to make and the path they must follow to meet their future career goals.

All employees are invited to bring a grade 9 student (child, relative or friend) to work on that day. Please join us in welcoming these students at our school. Remembrance Day On Wednesday, November 11, students and staff at our school and across the city will mark Remembrance Day with

classroom activities and school assemblies. During Remembrance Day, our teachers make connections between global

events and students' lives by promoting peace within our school community. On this solemn occasion, our staff, students,

parents, and the wider community all join together in a call for peace.

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Bowmore NEWS November 2016

, Krista

STAFF PARKING LOT!

We ask that you do not park in the

Bowmore parking lot when dropping off your children, as we need

to service 78 staff members! Your cooperation is truly

appreciated.

Guidance News A Message from Guidance

Over the next last couple of weeks all Grade 8 students have been

introduced to an exciting education planning resource. MyBlueprint is

an Education Planner that lets your child create an engaging and

interactive education plan . They can build customized high school

course plans, instantly identify the post-secondary options that are

available to them and explore valuable information about

apprenticeships, college programs, university programs and workplace

opportunities across Canada! With direct access from home, parents

can also get more informed and involved with your child’s

education. Log in and learn about courses, graduation requirements and

the endless options available to your child. From their profile, your child

will be able to set goals, save unlimited plans, short-list programs and

occupations of interest, record extra-curricular activities and more. This

online Individual Pathways Plan stays with students as they transition to

secondary school. To access the site, visit www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb , as

well on my blog I have attached "How to get Started" pamphlet,

(http://newsfromguidance.blogspot.ca). Over the next few weeks, be sure to ask your son/daughter to share their

account with you so you can explore the website with them. MyBlueprint

helps ensure you can assist your child in making the most informed

decision about their education.

Please feel free to contact me with any question you may have,

Sincerely,

Tracie Lambers LC 4 Elementary Itinerant Guidance Counsellor

Fall Library Update

The library has all classes scheduled for regular library times and is open

for full school book exchange the periods before and after lunch.

We are very fortunate to have hosted author Kevin Sylvester for the grades

4 to 8 students on Friday, October 28th

. His first book in the new MINRS

series is one of the Forest of Reading Selections in the Red Maple category.

The Forest of Reading event, put on by the Ontario Library Association, is

always a special feature of our library and continues this year. This

program is a great way to get children and families excited about reading.

Please go online to forestfestivaloftrees.ca for more information. The

books will be catalogued for borrowing by early November.

Our ‘Library Hang-Out” aka Book Club will be starting the first week of

November. This is a drop in on Mondays and Wednesdays after the

students have had their lunches (no food or drink in the library). There

will be a sign-in but other than that there is no registration. Student can

come and read and chat about books with their friends and with me and

get some great recommendations.

With Remembrance Day approaching we have a display of many

interesting and thoughtful books to borrow to get students thinking about

the past and hopefully the future.

Also, the library has a number of the new graphic novel, The Secret Path,

available. Classes have already signed on to share this difficult part of our

history. The library has a growing collection of books related to Indigenous

Peoples and our history. If you have some suggestions, please get in touch

with me.

Finally, the Learnmarks for the Virtual Library have been sent home so it is

hoped that families are taking full advantage of this amazing resource. If

you have not received this please let me know.

Happy reading,

Sara Erskine Librarian

This is a friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed on school property.

We truly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our children safe!

Lost and Found Do you see clothes that belong to YOU!

FRENCH IMMERSION

FDK

INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday November 8th, 2016

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Room 21

Bowmore NEWS October 2016

November

1 - Treaties Recognition Week

2 - Photo Day for students who were absent

8 - FI Information Night (7:00pm – 8:00pm)

11 - Remembrance Day Assembly

15 - Reports go home

17 - 18 – Bowmore Clothing & Food Bank Drive

17 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (4:00 pm to 8:30

pm)

18 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (9:00 am – 12:00

pm)

18 - PA Day (No School)

22 - Grade 7 Girls and Boys & Grade 8 Girls

Immunization

24 - Multicultural Potluck Evening

20 - 24 – Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

24 - Multicultural Day

25 - Pizza Lunch

29 – School Council Meeting – 6 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS/DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

February 8 – School Council

10- Pizza Day

14 – Reports go home

16 – Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00pm – 8:00pm)

17 – Parent/Teacher Interviews (9:00am – 12:00pm)

17 – PA Day (No School)

20 – Family Day

December

2 - PA Day (No School) 5 -7Grade 5/6 Island School Trip 7- 9 Grade 5/6 Island School Trip 7 - Holiday Concert – Primary/Junior 16 - Subway Lunch 22 - 23 Holiday Sing Along 23 - Last Day of School for December Break

School Board Calendar (Cut and paste this site for information)

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/aboutus/calendar.aspx

JANUARY 10 – Back to school

13 – Pizza Day

16 – Extended French/English Core

24 – Sight and Sound Clinic

School Council NEWS October 2016

Thursday, November 24, 6-8pm

Senior Cafeteria and Senior Gym

Food, Music, Crafts, Friends & Family

Mark your calendars; the Bowmore Multicultural Potluck

is back! Join us for an evening of celebrating the

diverse cultures of our Bowmore Community. There’s a

delicious potluck dinner in the senior cafeteria. Bring

your favourite nut free dish to share, along with your

own reusable plates, utensils and cups. Enjoy a cultural

entertainment show and participate in activities/crafts

in the senior gym. Every student and parent receives a

free raffle ballot to win some amazing prizes. Mix &

mingle with old friends and make some new ones. There

is something for everyone! All are welcome…and it’s

FREE!!

Volunteers are still needed for 30 minute shifts. Please

contact Shelly Baboolall for more information at

bowmorepotluck@gmail.com or via facebook. ‘Bowmore

Multicultural Potluck’.

Upcoming School Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 29st, 2016

All are welcome!

Pizza & Babysitting are available!

QSP Magazine Fundraiser Update:

Thank you to all Bowmore families, students and staff for

your participation in the QSP magazine fundraising

campaign! Great news, we reached 60% of our campaign

goal and had a lot of participation. We are pleased to

announce the winner of this year's pool party (drum roll

please) ... Mr. Nguyen’s French Immersion grade 1/2! The

free family movie passes go to B. D. in Mr. Ross' class.

Please note if you wish to still purchase magazines and

support the school, you can order throughout 2016-2017

using the campaign ID 3720844 and Bowmore will receive

35% of the purchase price.

A special thank you to the Bowmore parent and student

volunteers who helped with the hot chocolate event and

for showing such enthusiasm on Spirit Day!

Go Bowmore Falcons!

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PIZZA and SUBWAY LUNCHES

Dates as follows:

Friday, October 28th - Pizza Friday, November 25th - Pizza Friday, December 9th - Subway Friday, January 13th – Pizza Friday, February 10th – Pizza Friday, March 3rd – Pizza Friday, April 7th – Subway Friday, May 5th – Pizza Friday, June 2nd – Pizza

Please note: If you have more than 1 child you must submit separate forms and payment.

Movie Night

November 11:

Annie (1982 version)

December 16:

Peter’s Dragon

Spirit Wear Update Thank you to everyone who recently bought spirit wear! We are

almost sold out!! If you missed out on purchasing some spirit wear

this time, don’t worry, we will re-order and will be selling it again in

the spring.

Ahchoo!

Quick, please pass a tissue! We are just starting a long season of

sniffling and runny noses and extra

boxes of Kleenex would be

appreciated! Please send a box or two

to school with your children and they

will then give them to their homeroom

teachers.